10 Famous Indian Brands You Thought Were International

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Manuj Yadav

HiDesign: The accessories company that produces leather goods is based in Pondicherry.

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Da Milano: The brand started in 1989 in Delhi as a single store. It now has stores all over the country and the Middle East.

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Colorbar: One of the faster growing beauty brands of the country, it began in 2005.

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Ferns N Petals: The popular gifting brand was started in 1994. It is considered one of the largest flower retailers in the world.

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La Opala: It may sound French, but it is India's first manufacturer of crockery made from opal glass. It was founded in the year 1988.

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Old Monk: The iconic dark rum is made in India. The company started manufacturing it in 1954.

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Louis Phillipe: It may be named after a French king, but the brand is completely desi. It is a division of Aditya Birla Fashion and Lifestyle.

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Monte Carlo: Named after the Alps destination, the popular apparel brand started in 1984 in Ludhiana, Punjab.

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